The 2021 Viognier presents bright aromas of honeysuckle, pear, green apple and sea breeze. An exquisitely weighted palate strikes a perfect balance of richness and freshness, showing rounded flavors of apricot, tangerine, honeycomb and baked apple spice. Notes of citrus and wet stone bring the wine to clean, energetic finish. A banner vintage for Brick Barn Viognier.
The 2020 ‘Acier’ Chardonnay offers bright floral aromas of stone fruits and jasmine with hints of lemon zest and mineral. A soft, sensuous texture unfolds with flavors of pear, peach, papaya, golden apple and citrus. The luscious purity of the mid-palate yields to length and focus on the back end, leading to a beautifully seamless finish.
92 Points, Best of Class - Los Angeles Invitational Wine Challenge
The 2020 Vermentino jumps from the glass with ebullient aromas of peach, pineapple, floral citrus and salted sea breeze. The palate explodes with energy and flavor, revealing flashy notes of stone fruit and Granny Smith apple underpinned by suggestions of green herbs. A fleshy texture finds resolution in a clean, quenching finish.
92 Points, Gold - Los Angeles Invitational Wine Challenge
The 2020 ‘Acier’ Chardonnay offers bright floral aromas of stone fruits and jasmine with hints of lemon zest and mineral. A soft, sensuous texture unfolds with flavors of pear, peach, papaya, golden apple and citrus. The luscious purity of the mid-palate yields to length and focus on the back end, leading to a beautifully seamless finish.
92 Points, Best of Class - Los Angeles Invitational Wine Challenge
Our 2022 Cabernet Franc Rosé is a crisp, refreshing wine from the Santa Ynez Valley, reflecting a dry European style with a fruit-forward California flair. A wine for all seasons that really shines during the spring and summer. This wine offers summery aromas of cherry blossom, kiwi, watermelon and lime. The palate is bright and lively, delivering zesty flavors of strawberry, tangerine, honeydew and peach with hints of citrus and light spice. The finish is beautifully weighted with refreshing acidity and lingering minerality.
The 2021 Blanc de Blancs opens with delicate scents of white flower, golden apple and pineapple. The mouthfeel is crisp yet expansive, dazzling the palate with bright, luscious flavors of pear, green apple and lime zest. A quenching finish lingers with tangy acidity and impeccable effervescence.
The 2021 Albariño is ultra-aromatic with scents of stone fruits, pear, honey and green herb. A tangy entry gains roundness in the midpalate, delivering mouthwatering flavors of peach, nectarine and pink grapefruit. Notes of sea breeze salinity—a signature of our estate Albariño—bring complexity to a fresh, quenching finish. The pure coastal character of this wine makes a perfect match for seafood dishes, including seared scallops, crab cakes, steamed mussels and ceviche. This wine is also a perfect crowd pleaser for picnics and parties.
The 2020 Late Harvest Viognier offers beautiful honeyed aromas of citrus, nectarine and orange blossom. A smooth, viscous texture is layered with luscious flavors of pear, golden apple and soft stone fruits with a kiss of spice. A lingering yet measured sweetness carries the finish, exquisitely buttressed by palpable acidity and a striking sense of balance.
The 2022 Grenache Blanc is varietally true on the nose with enticing aromas of nectarine, melon, slate and floral Asian pear. A bright, exuberant texture unfurls with flavors of apricot, peach pit, green apple and grapefruit. A juicy, viscous finish is distinguished by energetic acidity and hints of herbal spice.
The 2020 Chardonnay Reserve strikes an impressive balance of rich barrel-aged character and vibrant fruit flavors. It opens with complex aromas of golden apple, honeydew melon, butterscotch and lemon curd. A round, luscious texture delivers mouthfilling flavors of tropical pineapple and stone fruits with notes of spicy vanilla and citrus zest. An elegantly weighted finish unfolds with fresh acidity and lingering hints of caramel.
